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title: Shift to Skills-Based Hiring, Training? Beware unintended consequences
description: In a new article published in Learning Solutions Magazine, Lynne McNamee discusses common pitfalls to avoid if you shift to skill-based hiring and training
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# [Shift to Skills-Based Hiring, Training? Beware unintended consequences](https://www.lonearmadillo.com/news-and-press-releases/skills-based-hiring-training-pitfalls)

 Written by [Lynne McNamee](https://www.lonearmadillo.com/news-and-press-releases/author/lynne-mcnamee) | Oct 13, 2022 1:17:00 PM

September 19, 2022 - For her latest article featured in [Learning Solutions](https://learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/3-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-shift-to-skills-based-hiring-training) magazine, Lynne McNamee, President of Lone Armadillo Marketing Agency, discussed some pitfalls to avoid in shift to skills-based hiring.

Even the best of ideas can have downsides if not fully thought through. Avoid three potential consequences of skills-based hiring and training before committing your organization and your employees' futures.

Read the full article on [Learning Solutions](https://learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/3-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-shift-to-skills-based-hiring-training).

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